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Collins is certain that anyone can use his Creative Followership Principles for their own journey to success and satisfaction.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom his first job of delivering groceries on a bicycle at 12 years old, to establishing his own business as a commercial kitchen design consultant, to his 32 year career with Chick-fil-A, Inc., he learned and applied the principles that you also can learn.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECollins retired from Chick-fil-A, Inc. as president, Chief Operating Officer. He describes his role there as the chief follower of the founder, S. Truett Cathy. In year 2000, Collins received the prestigious Silver Plate Award as Chain Fast Service Operator of the Year. 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